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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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